Gisborne’s waka ama dealt ‘crushing blow’ after dumped waste leads to water health warning
Health warnings shut Gisborne's waters again after dumped garden waste blocked a sewer.
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Tuatini supreme at Ngāti Porou Pā Wars
An estimated 1500 people attended the event at Ruatōria.
‘Keep pushing myself forward’: Gift of first car huge motivator for young woman
Aroha won the car after local charity SuperGrans applied on her behalf.
$3b dealmaker, iwi advocate on new-look NZ Rugby board
Tairāwhiti has two men on NZ Rugby board; Doug Jones and Greg Barclay join ranks.
Remembering Harry Kennedy, Malcolm Bland and Les Benge
'...when we were being cut to pieces, Les would go in and clean up. He had a lot of guts.'
What the *#&*@? Council blasts ‘clown’ over dumping garden waste and sparking 5-day beach ban
A pipe ended up blocked causing wastewater to back up and manholes to start popping.
Five missions turned down due to weather conditions
'We just have to make the safest decision in response to the conditions we are faced with'
Wham, bam ... Rees does the Grand Slam
The NZ GP title completes the superstocks milestone for Gisborne club member Peter Rees.
Te Ara Tipuna Trail could be East Coast’s own El Camino
A consent process has started for a major walkway project around the East Coast.
Medical lab staff to strike for pay parity, impacting services nationwide
Medical lab staff to strike for 24 hjours on Wednesday and Friday
‘A month of two halves’: Wettest December in Gisborne after warm start
The first half of December in Gisborne contradicted with the second half weather-wise
Silver Muse visit a success
Silver Muse brought more than 500 passengers to Gisborne; Norwegian Sun here Monday
Ruatōria community offers cash and labour after kura hit with vandalism
Te Puna Reo o Raparapaririki was hit with extensive vandalism overnight on Monday.
Gisborne city river and ocean waters clean again
Ocean, river activities back on after council lifts health warnings
'Silliness': Incidents prompt warning for beachgoers in 'most dangerous month'
Holidaymakers urged to stay cautious; lifeguards report manageable issues.
From struggle to strength: Ka Timata transforms rangatahi lives
Ka Timata empowers rangatahi, boosting confidence and providing alternative education.
Tairāwhiti news in brief: Alaska docks in Gisborne to be the first logger for 2025
News from across Tairāwhiti
Makaraka tavern owner grateful no one hurt after car crashes into building
The driver hit the side of the Roseland Tavern in Makaraka on December 29.
Gisborne’s significant improvement in New Year driver behaviour
Tairāwhiti police were pleased with the behaviour of visitors and locals over New Year.
‘Everyone is in the muck together’: Rhythm and Vines ends with traffic queues
The crowds are leaving the venue a little bit muddier, but happy for the experience.
Chopper rescue after crash in Waioeka Gorge
Car goes down bank on New Year's Eve; one person seriously injured
The remarkable story of the U-boat that slipped into NZ unnoticed
U-boat book update marks 80 years since U-862's stealthy Gisborne harbour entry.
‘Biggest day ever’ for drug testing at NZ music festival
The NZ Drug Foundation reports on "successful" stint at Rhythm and Vines in Gisborne.
‘Experience the freedom’: Deputy mayor on leaving council in 2025
Josh Wharehinga plans to revive Tairāwhiti boxing scene after stepping down from council.
Tairāwhiti news digest: Pā Wars this week; Fire in the Sky; wet weather update
Pā Wars is celebrating its 30th anniversary since it began in 1995.
‘Good, muddy fun’: Gisborne all but gridlocked as sodden Rhythm and Vines festivalgoers gather
One resident said it was 'crazy out there'; another had 'never seen anything like it'.
Gisborne leader honoured as dame for 50 years of service to Māori and business
Ingrid Collins honoured as dame, recognising 50 years of leadership in Māori governance.
Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit honour for Kaiti School principal
New Year Honours-recognised principal heaps praise on Kaiti's 'exceptional teachers'.
Wainui Beach popular for R&V fun in the sun
Wainui drew 1500-2000 people, many of them R&Vers, yesterday to enjoy the sun and surf.
Thousands enjoying relatively smooth start to R&V
Organisers confirmed at least 17,000 people attended the festival on Saturday.
Bottles, bongs and condoms: R&V organisers pledge to keep a lid on litter this year
A local figure was concerned about litter in Gray's Bush as the festival approached.
Data reveals Tairāwhiti crash trends, police give safety warning for holiday drivers
NZ Transport Agency data reveals the worst places for crashes in Tairāwhiti 2014-24.